Posts by MCAC(Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center)
Federal Jury Convicts Pakistani Weapons Smuggler of Transporting Iranian Advanced Conventional Weapons Destined for the Houthis in Yemen
A federal jury convicted a Pakistani national today on charges related to smuggling Iranian-made advanced conventional weaponry destined for the Houthis in Yemen and threatening multiple witnesses. According to court records and evidence presented at trial, on the night of Jan. 11, 2024, U.S. Central Command Navy forces operating from the USS LEWIS B. PULLER,…
Read MoreAt least 12 injured after unknown powder found on package in DHL centre in Germany
At least 12 people were injured on Friday morning after white powder was reportedly found on a suspicious package at a German DHL distribution centre, triggering a police operation. At least a dozen people were injured on Friday after a suspicious package was located at a DHL distribution centre in Langenzenn in southern Germany. Several…
Read MoreFrench suspect in killing of Tunisian neighbour to appear before anti-terrorism judge
A Frenchman accused of murdering his Tunisian neighbour in the south of France will appear before an anti-terrorism judge on Thursday, the national anti-terror prosecutor’s office said. Christophe B. is accused of killing Hichem Miraoui in an attack that sparked alarm over rising racism in France and Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau described as “racist” and…
Read MoreNetanyahu confirms Israel arming clans opposed to Hamas in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israel is arming clans in Gaza that he says are opposed to Hamas. His comments came after Israeli media reports quoted defence sources as saying Netanyahu had authorised giving weapons to one particular group in the south of Gaza. Several Israeli politicians have accused Netanyahu of endangering…
Read MoreUS court drops charge against conspiracy theorist linked to Wieambilla attack
A US judge has dismissed one of the charges against a conspiracy theorist linked to the deadly Wieambilla terror attack. Donald Day Jr was facing five federal charges in the US — three relating to alleged threats, and two counts of violating firearms laws. US judge John J Tuchi has now dismissed one count of…
Read MoreIsrael recovers bodies of 2 American-Israeli hostages from Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday morning that Israeli forces recovered the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages held by Hamas and returned them to Israel. Judy Weinstein-Hagi, 70, and Gadi Hagi, 72, were a couple from kibbutz Nir Oz close to the Gaza frontier. Both were dual U.S.-Israeli citizens, with Judy also holding Canadian…
Read MoreProvo man charged with threat of terrorism after allegedly threatening to blow up Missionary Training Center
A Provo man who allegedly threatened to blow up the Missionary Training Center was charged Tuesday with threat of terrorism. Anthony Hambleton Beardall, 49, was charged with one count of threat of terrorism, a second degree felony, and one count of electronic communication harassment, a misdemeanor. On April 24, 2024, Beardall allegedly called the BYU…
Read MoreFormer SU employee arrested for ‘terroristic threats’ against hospital, admits to ESF swatting
A former Syracuse University employee was arrested and charged with making a “terroristic threat” Monday after threatening to carry out a mass shooting and bombing at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. The former employee, named in the court documents as 27-year-old Adam Dedrick, admitted to the threats and false active shooting report at SUNY ESF in…
Read MoreFrederick County man charged with making explosives
A Thurmont man was charged with possessing and manufacturing explosive devices on Monday, according to the Thurmont Police Department. Police say officers received reports on May 26 of a man walking on Locust Drive, where explosive devices were found in the roadway. Officers executed a search warrant on the man’s house, where explosive devices and…
Read MoreVehicle burglary case leads to massive cache of weapons, rocket propelled grenade launcher, explosive device
A vehicle burglary in the high desert community of Barstow led to a major bust of weapons, assault rifles, and even a military-grade explosive device 90 miles away in San Dimas. The Barstow Police Department said the investigation into a vehicle burglary and personal property theft on May 25 led them to San Dimas and…
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